-
Jul 16
Middleby Corp. acquires Packaging Progressions
ELGIN -- The Middleby Corp. said it has acquired Packaging Progressions for an undisclosed sum. Based in Souderton, Pa., Pacproinc is a provider of automated packaging technologies for the protein and bakery segments. Specifically, their interleaving, underleaving, stacking, and card dispensing systems allow customers to automate production, increase throughput and efficiency, reduce downtime and production costs, enhance product quality and presentation while improving food and employee safety. The
Jul 09CORNERSTONE PARTNERS HORTICULTURAL SERVICES CO. RECEIVES MULTIPLE HONORS AT SNOW & ICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION SYMPOSIUM
Cornerstone Partners Horticultural Services Company (CPHort) was recognized with a variety of awards at the 22nd annual Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) Symposium held in Grand Rapids, Michigan last week. Carlos Contreras, Senior Foreman, was honored with the LMN Snow Hero of the Year award. The award recognizes an individual who demonstrates outstanding personal and professional attributes and who has helped improve the company’s operations through their hard work and smart
Jul 02Greek Fest at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church July 12 - 14
St. Sophia Church at 525 Church Rd. in Elgin (rt. 31 and I-90) will present its 40th annual summer “Greek Fest” the weekend of July 12th, 13th and 14th, 2019. The fest will be open for lunch on Friday from 11:00AM to 1:00PM and then again from 5:00PM-11:00PM for dinner. On Saturday, the fest will open at 12:00 noon and close at 11:00 PM, Sunday’s hours are 12:00 noon to 10:00PM. Traditionally, the fest attracts thousands of people to it every year. It is open to the public, and admission is FREE. Due
Jul 02Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members!
Welcome to our new Chamber members in July! Calpine Energy Solutions Kyle Warford 1901 Esplande Drive, Suite 660 Downers Grove IL 60515 (630) 797-0736 www.calpinesolutions.com Utilities & Service Providers/Electric Service El Taco Alegre Mexican Grill Cristina Leon 154 E Chicago Street Elgin IL 60120 (224) 434-7431 www.facebook.com/El-Taco-Alegre-Mexican-Grill-357267711666276 Food & Beverages/Restaurants HFRI, LLC Carly Guerra 2500 Westfield Drive, Suite 2-300 Elgin IL 60124 (847)
Jul 02Thank you to these members who are celebrating their anniversary with the Elgin Area Chamber:
Thanks you to these members for renewing their investments and congratulations on your anniversary! Celebrating 60-69 YearsBazos, Freeman, Schuster & Pope, LLCEasterseals DuPage & Fox ValleyHoffer Plastics Corporation Celebrating 40 - 49 yearsHuck Bouma PC Celebrating 30 - 39 yearsAssociation for Individual DevelopmentDundee Animal Hospital of ElginFox Valley Fire & Safety Co.Girl Scouts of Northern IllinoisSingles Roofing & Construction Co.Tom's Auto ClinicVNA Health Care Celebrating 20 - 29 yearsAmerican
Jul 01EAC's Business Review Newsletter for July 2019
This is the monthly newsletter of the Elgin Area Chamber for July, 2019
Jun 26Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Use – Employer Impact
By Joshua A. Nesser, Lavelle Law•25 Jun, 2019 On June 25, 2019, Governor Pritzker signed into law the Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act, which will legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Illinois by individuals 21 years old or older as of January 1, 2020. While the Act may be a cause for celebration for many, it likely is a cause of concern for employers, as it further complicates the already complex landscape of substance use and abuse by employees. It is imperative that employers consult with
Jun 21Ready – Set – Grill (Safely)
SERVPRO cleanup and restoration specialists in the Elgin area offer tips to homeowners for a sizzling and safe summer grilling season Elgin, IL (Grassroots Newswire) June 18, 2019 -- According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), July is the peak month for grilling fires, followed by June, May, and August.1 Annually, U.S. fire departments respond to an average of 10,200 home fires each year involving grills, hibachis, or barbeques. With the summer season fast approaching, SERVPRO® fire and
Jun 18MIddleby Acquires SsBrewtech
The Middleby Corp. said it has acquired Ss Brewtech, a maker of professional craft brewing and beverage equipment, based in Santa Ana, CA. Terms of the acquisition were not announced. Founded in 2013, Ss Brewtech has $20 million in annual revenues and was the first to introduce professional-grade brewing equipment for the small scale craft brewing industry. The company will operate as an autonomous business unit within Middleby. “Ss Brewtech provides a best-in-class craft brewing platform,
May 20Elgin honored in special ceremony for receiving Silver SolSmart designation Illinois now home to more communities earning the distinction than any other state
Elgin, IL- In a ceremony packed with local, state and national officials, other leaders and VIPs, Elgin received an award at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont for earning the highly-coveted SolSmart Silver Designation. This important achievement furthers solar power growth in the community with resulting new job creation, economic development and reduced carbon emissions. Twenty-two other communities were similarly honored. The communities “did an exceptional job, working tirelessly in a multitude of
May 01Happy Anniversary to our Elgin Area Chamber members
Thank you to these Elgin Area Chamber members who are celebrating an anniversary with our organization: Celebrating 60 - 69 YearsCity of ElginElgin AcademyGolden Corridor Family YMCALaird Funeral HomeLundstrom Insurance Agency, Inc Celebrating 30 - 39 YearsBurnidge Properties, Ltd.Daily Herald Media GroupSenior Services AssociatesShales McNutt ConstructionThe Learning Tree Child Care CenterThe Literacy Connection Celebrating 20 - 29 YearsAmerican NTN Bearing Manufacturing Corp.Rotary Club of Elgin
May 01Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members
Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber Members in May: Allstate Insurance - Chavez Insurance Group Inc Jose Chavez 48 S McLean Boulevard South Elgin IL 60177 (630) 908-5200 www.agents.allstate.com/jose-chavez-south-elgin-il Financial & Insurance Services/Insurance & Investments B & C Enterprises Inc Erik Bauer 2482 Technology Drive Elgin IL 60124 (847) 930-5859 www.bcentinc.com Business Services/General Contractors Caffé Mariani - Java and Gelato Randy & Lisa Mariani 3145 West, Highway
Mar 04Happy Chamber Member Anniversary to our Members!
Thank you to these Chamber members who are celebrating an anniversary with us! Celebrating more than 60 yearsElgin Community CollegeMueller & Co LLP Celebrating 30 - 39 yearsBrittain’s Express Oil & Lube Inc. Celebrating 30 - 39 yearsCelebrating 20 to 29 yearsFASTSIGNSLauderdale Electric, Inc.PR Strategies & CommunicationsSynergy Inc.The Salvation Army Celebrating 10 - 19 yearsBlock AdvisorsComcast BusinessElgin Youth Symphony OrchestraFountain Square on the RiverFox River Horizon Pace Suburban
Mar 01Welcome to our New Members in March
Welcome to our new members in March: BidBuyorTry P.O. Box 5176 Elgin IL 60121 (224) 407-2140 www.bidbuyortry.com Business Services/Advertising Customer Service Solutions Inc. P.O. Box 7732 Algonquin IL 60102 (847) 529-1811 www.customerservsolutions.com Business Services/Business Training Eternal Tan 344 Randall Road South Elgin IL 60177 (847) 429-2400 Home & Family/Beauty Services In the Light Studios 454 Shannon Parkway Elgin IL 60124 (224)
Feb 28Fitch once again affirms AAA Bond Rating for Elgin
Fitch once again affirms AAA Bond Rating for Elgin Elgin, IL - The city of Elgin received a “AAA, Outlook Stable” financial rating from Fitch Ratings, confirming the city’s history of strong financial management. The AAA bond rating, affirmed on February 25, 2019, is the agency’s top rating. "The reaffirmation of the city's AAA bond rating reflects the city council's sound financial management and commitment to decision making that plans for the future," said Chief Financial Officer Debra
Feb 01Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members in February!
Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members in February! Alianza Hispana Income Tax - Elgin Elia Rodriguez 606 Dundee Avenue Elgin IL 60120 (630) 974-1450 www.alianzahispanainc.com Financial & Insurance Services/Tax Preparation DexYP Diette Barnett 2200 W Airfield Drive DFW Airport TX 75261 (972) 453-7790 www.dexyp.com Business Services/Marketing Heritage Woods of South Elgin Chakeya Jenkins 700 N McLean Boulevard South Elgin Illinois 60177 (847)
Jan 15Supreme Court May Decide Whether the Equal Pay Act Allows Employers to Consider Prior Salary in Sett
The Supreme Court may soon answer a question that divides federal courts: may an employer consider an employee’s salary history when setting pay without violating the Equal Pay Act (EPA)? The EPA prohibits employers from paying wages to employees of one sex less than employees of the other sex for equal work. The EPA holds employers strictly liable for differential pay, regardless of whether the employer had a discriminatory intent, unless the employer can show the difference in pay is based on a
Jan 10Happy Chamber Member Anniversary to our Members!
Happy Chamber Member Anniversary to our Members! Thank you to these Elgin Area Chamber members who are celebrating an anniversary with our organization: 60 + Years Fox River Trolley Museum Gail Borden Public Library Scheflow & Rydell Ziegler's Ace Hardware 50 to 59 Years A to Z Rentals Biggers Chevrolet 30 to 39 Years Herb's Bakery Inc. 20 to 29 Years A1 Trophies & Awards, Inc. Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Starck Real Estate-Elgin Hy-Tech CARSTAR Auto Body Middleby Marshall
Jan 01Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members in January!
Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members in January! ACL Self Storage LLCStephanie Wells1741 Weld Road Elgin Il 60123 (847) 697-4440www.aclstorage.netCommercial & Residential Services/Storage Facilities Alexander Plumbing and SewerPatrick Sakolari221 E Chicago Street # 9 Elgin IL 60120 (847) 742-0541www.alexanderplumbingcontractor.comCommercial & Residential Services/Plumbers Collision Center & Glass IncElvy Aguilar939 Davis Road Elgin IL 60123 (847)
Jan 01EAC's Business Review Newsletter for January 2019
EAC's Business Review Newsletter for January 2019
Dec 01EAC's Business Review Newsletter for December 2018
Here is the December 2018 issue of our monthly Business Connection newsletter:
Dec 01Happy Chamber Member Anniversary to our Members!
Happy Chamber Member Anniversary to our Members! Thank you to these Elgin Area Chamber members who are celebrating an anniversary with our organization: Greater Than 60 Years Elgin Symphony Orchestra Judson University Mueller & Co LLP 40 to 49 Years Presence Saint Joseph Hospital 30 to 39 Years CES Group, Inc. Manpower Tom's Auto Clinic 20 to 29 Years A-Tech Computer Service, Inc. Behning Custom Carpentry Ltd. Bennigan's Restaurant Columbia College of Missouri, Elgin Holiday Inn Hotel &
Dec 01Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members in December!
Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members in December!American Eagle Bank Greg Lieser 556 Randall Road South Elgin IL 60177 (847) 742-7400 www.americaneaglebank.com Financial & Insurance Services/Bank Buffalo Wild Wings Joe Ross 402 Randall Road South Elgin IL 60177 (847) 697-5736 www.buffalowildwings.com Food & Beverages/Restaurants Building & Fire Code Academy Sonya Shearer 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin IL 60124 (847) 428-2951 www.bfcacademy.com Education & Training/Education
Nov 01Happy Chamber Member Anniversary to our Members!
Happy Chamber Member Anniversary to our Members! Thank you to these Elgin Area Chamber members who are celebrating an anniversary with our organization: Celebrating 40 - 49 years Presence Saint Joseph HospitalCelebrating 20 - 29 years Township of ElginCelebrating 10 - 19 years Courtyard & Townplace Suites by Marriott Tighe, Kress & Orr, P.C. Celebrating 5 - 9 years Engineered Components Company Epic Air Hargrave Builders Inc. Mark Your Space, Inc. Celebrating 1 - 4 years 79 Ratio,
Nov 01Five Fabulous Facts for November
This is an exciting time to be in Elgin! Our Enhancing Elgin Committee works to provide information about the many positive things about our city that are solidifying our reputation as The City in the Suburbs. Visit our website at ElginChamber.com/Fab5 or follow Enhancing Elgin on Facebook and Twitter (@EnhancingElgin) or search the hashtag #ElginIL to learn more about what makes Elgin the great place to live, work, learn, do business, get involved, visit and enjoy. Thanks to all the creative residents
Nov 01Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members in November!
Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members in November! iFiber in Partnership with Kane County Steve Smorkol 3100 N Sycamore Road Dekalb IL 60115 (815) 753-8113 www.ifiber.org Technology Sales & Service World Finance Corporation Altovise Goble 357 S Randall Road Elgin IL 60123 (847) 468-0106 www.loansbyworld.com Financial Services/Loans CorporateIT Department Mark Peloquin 720 S Eastwood Drive #180 Woodstock IL 60098 (815) 701-9292 www.corpitdept.com Computer &
Oct 24Toastmasters- Listen, Learn and Lead Regular Meeting
Listen, Learn & Lead meets on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of every month from 4pm - 5pm at the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce.Every Toastmaster's Journey Starts with a Single Speech Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. The organization’s membership exceeds 352,000 in more than 16,400 clubs in 141 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people of all backgrounds build
Oct 01Five Fabulous Facts for October
This is an exciting time to be in Elgin! Our Enhancing Elgin Committee works to provide information about the many positive things about our city that are solidifying our reputation as The City in the Suburbs. Visit our website at ElginChamber.com/Fab5 or follow Enhancing Elgin on Facebook and Twitter (@EnhancingElgin) or search the hashtag #ElginIL to learn more about what makes Elgin the great place to live, work, learn, do business, get involved, visit and enjoy. Congrats toEcker Center for Mental
Oct 01Happy Chamber Member Anniversary to our Members!
Happy Chamber Member Anniversary to our Members! Thank you to these Elgin Area Chamber members who are celebrating an anniversary with our organization: Celebrating 60+ years Cap & Seal LP School District U-46 Celebrating 50 - 59 years Church of the Brethren Celebrating 40 - 49 years Elgin Community Broadcasting LLC. WRMN 1410AM Radio Celebrating 30 - 39 years Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick, Inc. M-TEK, Inc. Porte Brown LLC Celebrating 20 - 29 years Village of Hoffman Estates A1 Trophies &
Sep 01Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members in Septermber!
Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members in Septermber! Associated Bank Ana Perez 16 N Spring Street Elgin IL 60120 (847) 214-2466 www.AssociatedBank.com Financial Services/Banks Cafe Revive Jesus Aguirre 51 S Grove Avenue Elgin IL 60120 (847) 529-1324 www.cafereviveelgin.com Food & Beverages/Restaurants Chicago Charter Bus Company Ivelisse Rodriguez 8913 S Cornell Avenue Chicago IL 60617 (202) 903-0059 www.chicagobuschartercompany.com Accommodations/Transportation Elgin
Sep 01Elgin's Five Fabulous Facts for September
This is an exciting time to be in Elgin! Our Enhancing Elgin Committee works to provide information about the many positive things about our city that are solidifying our reputation as The City in the Suburbs. Visit our website at ElginChamber.com/Fab5 or follow Enhancing Elgin on Facebook and Twitter (@EnhancingElgin) or search the hashtag #ElginIL to learn more about what makes Elgin the great place to live, work, learn, do business, get involved, visit and enjoy. Thanks to the Elgin Breakfast Rotary
Aug 01Happy Chamber Member Anniversary to our Members!
Happy Chamber Member Anniversary to our Members! Thank you to these Elgin Area Chamber members who are celebrating an anniversary with our organization: More than 60 yearsAdvocate Sherman HospitalRalph Helm, Inc.YWCA Elgin 40 - 59 yearsElgin State BankWaste Management 30 - 39 yearsAlexanders CaféAssociation for Individual Development - Elgin Area ServicesLea Heating & Air ConditioningTom's Auto ClinicWell Child Center 20 - 29 yearsAT&TColonial CafeCorporate America Family Credit UnionRayner Covering
Aug 01Elgin's Five Fabulous Facts for August
Elgin's Five Fabulous Facts for August This is an exciting time to be in Elgin! Our Enhancing Elgin Committee works to provide information about the many positive things about our city that are solidifying our reputation as The City in the Suburbs. Visit our website at ElginChamber.com/Fab5 or follow Enhancing Elgin on Facebook and Twitter (@EnhancingElgin) or search the hashtag #ElginIL to learn more about what makes Elgin the great place to live, work, learn, do business, get involved, visit and
Aug 01Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members in August!
Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members in August! Consumer Credit Counseling Service(CCCS) of Northern Illinois Virginia Peschke 28 N Grove Elgin IL 60123 (800) 815-2227 www.illinoiscccs.org Financial Services/Financial Advisors Family Chiropractic and Posture Center David Serrano 630 Randall Road South Elgin IL 60177 (847) 742-5200 www.familychiroandposture.com Healthcare/Chiropractic Ficek Electric & Communications Systems Maureen Kostuik 1858 Winmoor Court Sleepy Hollow IL
Jul 31Gather a Group & Experience The Elgin Symphony Orchestra
Gather a Group and Experience TheElginSymphonyOrchestra Record-settingfour-time winnerof IllinoisProfessionalOrchestra of the Year! Groups of 10ormore - 15%DiscountGroups of 20ormore - 20%DiscountTicketsstartat $30Transformingthe SymphonyExperience Electrifyingconcertsthat exemplify the power of liveperformance World-class musicians and a critically-acclaimedmusicdirector No rules-wear diamonds,denim or both! It’s allaboutthemusichere Affordableticketsstartingat$30 Valet or FreeParking At the
Jul 01EAC's Business Review Newsletter for July 2018
https://indd.adobe.com/view/85316e3b-d978-48db-9b74-b4336a5e2ae9
Jul 01Elgin's Five Fabulous Facts for July
Elgin's Five Fabulous Facts for JulyThis is an exciting time to be in Elgin! Our Enhancing Elgin Committee works to provide information about the many positive things about our city that are solidifying our reputation as The City in the Suburbs. Visit our website at ElginChamber.com/Fab5 or follow Enhancing Elgin on Facebook and Twitter (@EnhancingElgin) or search the hashtag #ElginIL to learn more about what makes Elgin the great place to live, work, learn, do business, get involved, visit and
Jul 01Happy Chamber Member Anniversary to our Members!
Happy Chamber Member Anniversary to our Members! Thank you to these Elgin Area Chamber members who are celebrating an anniversary with our organization: More than 65 years Easter Seals DuPage & Fox Valley Elgin Academy Elgin Symphony Orchestra Golden Corridor Family YMCA 40 - 49 years Commonwealth Edison Company 30 - 39 years Alm Foot Care Reishauer Corporation Singles Roofing & Construction Company The Literacy Connection VNA Health Care 20 - 29 years American Wilbert Vault
Jul 01Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members in July!
Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members in July: Phoenix Athletics, Inc. Carmen Argo 1029 N Randall Road Elgin IL 60123 (847) 468-1705 www.phoenixathletics.net Sports & Fitness/Health Clubs Fellowship Housing Anna Marquardt 2200 W Higgins Road Suite 130 Hoffman Estates IL 60169 (847) 882-2511 www.fhcmoms.org Community/Social Services Deutz Service Center Chicago Sal Mangialomini 1250 Davis Road Elgin IL 60123 (224) 276-6550 www.deutzsupport.com Automotive/Repair &
Jun 18Middleby Receives 2018 Governor's Export Award
Elgin’s Middleby Corporation received the Export Continuing Excellence Award recognition from Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) at the 2018 Governor's Export Awards during a ceremony at the Union League Club of Chicago. The Governor's Export Awards are Illinois' highest recognition of export achievement, honoring Illinois companies that have achieved excellence in exporting, as well as organizations that provide export
